USA Cricket announces squad for U19 World Cup, netizens say it 'looks like India B team'

Team USA announced a 15-player squ for inaugural edition of ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 on Wednesday. U-19 T20 World Cup will be played in South Africa from next month onwards, where a total of 16 teams will lock horns against each or in a bid to become U-19 Women’s T20 champions. While 11 ICC full-member nations gained automatic qualification for tournament, five remaining spots were filled by one team from each of ICC’s five regions, which also included USA. 

ICC U-19 T20 World Cup 2023 to begin on January 14

“USA Cricket Women's U19s Squ for Historic First World Cup Appearance Named 15-player squ to represent Team USA is named for inaugural ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa next month,” wrote Team USA on Twitter. As announcement was me on USA’s social media handles, netizens reacted by pointing out that squ looked more like an India B team. Alongside 15 players selected in squ, USA cricket also announced five non-traveling reserves for prestigious tournament. 

tournament is scheduled to play from January 14 to January 29, 2022. semifinals are slated to be held on January 27 at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom. prestigious event will conclude with a high-octane final at same venue on January 29.

‘USA Cricket team or India B team?’: Netizens question Team USA

Here’s a detailed looked at players, coaching, and support staff announced by USA for tournament.

Team USA women’s U-19 squ for ICC U-19 T20 World Cup 2023

Team USA’s 15-member squ for marquee U-19 tournament:

• Geetika Kodali (Captain)
• Anika Kolan (WK) (Vice Captain)
• iti Chudasama
• Bhumika Bhriraju
• Disha Dhingra
• Isani Vaghela
• Jivana Aras
• Laasya Mullapudi
• Pooja Ganesh (WK)
• Pooja Shah
• Ritu Singh
• Sai Tanmayi Eyyunni
• Snigdha Paul
• Suhani Thani
• Taranum Chopra

Reserve players:

• Chetnaa Pras
• Kasturi Vedantham
• Lisa Ramjit
• Mitali Patwardhan
• Tya Gonsalves

USA’s coaching and support staff:

• He Coach: Shivnarine Chanderpaul
• Team Manager: John Aaron
• Team Analyst: Rohaan Gosala
• S&C/Assistant Coach: Burt Cockley
• Physio/Medical: Dr. Audrey ams
• Assistant Team Manager: Joan Alexander-Serrano